Can one be rebaptized to show a recommitment?
Question Dear Gramps, Is there a commandment in the church that says you can't be re-baptized when recommitting yourself? I have a son who has been inactive, but is coming back. He just wants me to re-baptize him to show his recommitment to himself and God I...
If we fast for more than one thing does it diminish the help we might receive?
Question Dear Gramps, If a person fasts for more than one concern at the same time, does it dilute or diminish the power or help that could be available were we to fast for any one of those concerns individually? Robert Answer Hi Robert, I suspect...
Will there be a calling out to all members to go and live in tent cities?
Question Gramps, I have been hearing a lot lately from people that there is going to be a calling out to all the members of the church to go live in tent cities. They believe that this is going to happen really soon. Have you heard anything on this? Joe ...
At what point do we break from the Savior’s example?
Question Dear Gramps, The Savior is supposed to be our example in ALL things. Yet he meekly endured terrible abuse by others prior to His crucifixion to the nth degree. The 13th Article of Faith says we hope to be able to endure all things. So at what point...
When we hear the phrase “baptism by fire,” what is fire referring to?
Question Gramps, What is meant by "baptized by fire and the Holy Ghost?" What does "fire" refer to? Claudette Answer Dear Claudette, Pres. Boyd K. Packer once gave a wonderful talk on this topic called, The Gift of the Holy Ghost: What...
Is it ever appropriate to speak negatively of another religion from the pulpit?
Question Gramps, Is it ever appropriate for a speaker from the stand to refer to the Catholics belief in transubstantiation as "preposterous"? I felt it was in appropriate and brought it to the bishop (the son of the speaker in question) who told me that since...
Did church members own slaves?
Question Gramps, I am not sure of dates but it seems that the church existed before slavery was fully abolished. Are there any instances known about where members had slaves? Liz Answer Dear Liz, Yes, the Church was established during the...
Should we allow sinners into our home?
Question Hey Gramps! I have a family friend who's daughter is a lesbian. Her parents love her just the same and though they don't support her actions they still invite her and her significant other over for dinner. I think that they are making the right...
How many references in the Book of Mormon refer to the name of Jesus?
Question Gramps, How many references in the Book of Mormon refer to the name of Jesus besides "The Great I Am." Lynne Answer Dear Lynne, Great question. I don't think the answer is written down anywhere, but I recall hearing that there are over...
Why do we sing Come, Come Ye Saints if the scriptures warn us about saying all is well?
Question Gramps, I know we can, otherwise the First Presidency and the 12 wouldn't keep the hymn "Come, Come ye Saints" in the hymn book. But many times in the scriptures it explicitly says to not say "all is well". I just want to know how this is explained....
Is it okay to say “Oh my gosh” or is that taking the Lord’s name in vain?
Question Gramps, Is it okay to say "Oh my gosh" or is that taking the Lord's name in vain? Kelly Answer Kelly, Kelly, I am going to give you an answer you are probably not expecting. Although words like fetch, heck, gosh, even darn and dang are...
Is abstaining from fasting due to medical reasons a lack of faith?
Question Gramps, I have read many questions and comments in various forums including lds.org, and have yet to find someone else having the same thought about fasting that I have. Is the idea of refraining from fasting all together or partial abstaining,...
What if my personal revelation doesn’t match that of my husband’s?
Question Gramps, My husband and I have been married for many years. We have 5 children and I have felt for quite some time that we need to add to our family. My husband does not feel the same. I have prayed with much sincerity to know my Heavenly Father's...
Why are we not encouraged to pray for those in the spirit world?
Question Gramps, Why are we not encouraged to pray for those in the spirit world? Whenever someone passes away, we are always encouraged to pray for the family, but we are never told to pray for those who have passed on to make the right choices in the spirit...
Must I keep a promise of torturing myself?
Question Gramps, A while back I made a promise to God that I would stop falling asleep when I wake up in the mornings so as to spend that time more productively by reading scriptures, etc. However, after breaking this promise for the fourth or fifth time, I...
Are modern day prophets set apart and if so, how?
Question Gramps, How are modern day prophets set apart? I know that each member of the First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hold all the keys, but only the prophet can exercise all priesthood keys. So, when the current prophet dies...
Is not speaking in Sacrament Meeting a breach of gospel life?
Question Gramps, If a priesthood holder (high priest), Temple recommend holder and family man has a long standing dislike for giving Sacrament talks and says no when asked to talk; is that a serious breach of gospel life? Kim Answer Dear Kim, I've...
Is saying Jesus Christ in our prayers sometimes saying His name in vain?
Question Dear Gramps, Lately I've noticed my friends slip into little "catchphrases" which they commonly say in prayers. It's fine if they genuinely mean what they say, but sometimes I feel as though they're just saying it as filler. I've also noticed them...
Is there significance in the napkin at Christ’s burial being folded?
Question Gramps, I just read the part in the Bible where Jesus' clothes were found by Peter and the napkin was laid separate from the rest of the clothes. I went on line and it appears that it is a Christian belief that this was part of a Jewish tradition to...
Will the 2 witnesses killed in Jerusalem be apostles from the LDS Church?
Question Gramps, As we know, two 'witnesses' will be killed in Jerusalem. Many have supposed these two witnesses will be apostles (members of the first presidency or quorum of the twelve). Have there been any talks regarding these two witnesses? Are they going...
What does Tongues of Angels mean?
Question Gramps, What does tongues of angels mean? Betty Answer Betty, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a most moving talk in General Conference regarding this subject in 2007 (The Tongue of Angels). In this talk he states: "So, brothers and...
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